Metal Review – Peste Noire – L’Ordure Ã l’Ã‰tat Pur (2011)

The latest release from French black metal outfit Peste Noire, L’Ordure Ã l’Ã‰tat Pur, is somewhat of a curve to those of us long-time fans. While black metal remains at the core of their music, it is not at the forefront on this release. La Sale Famine de Valfunde’s approach to this release is somewhat different, albeit still Peste Noire at it core. Black metal purists will not get into this release, but I am stil into what was done on this one.

Containing only five tracks, each of which is longer than eight minutes though, L’Ordure Ã l’Ã‰tat Pur is a feast for the ears, and eyes if you sit back and envision what the artist is seeing on this one. Production-wise, this release is tops on their discography. The production is slick and clean on this one, although the music is still weird.

Overall, fans of Peste Noire know that they are getting into something a little weird with each release, so this one is not that much of a stretch of the imagination, but black metal purists may find this one a to be a tough pill to swallow.